From our friends at the Joyslyn……………….
Thursday, March 7 @ Joslyn Art Museum
Vision | Verse | Voice: Being Black in America
Performances begin at 6:30 pm in the Witherspoon Concert Hall; cash bar opens at 5 pm in the fountain court
This spoken word event is FREE to the public
Those wishing to view the 30 Americans exhibition must obtain a ticket (discounted for general public adults: just $5 on Thursdays from 4-8 pm)
Experience an evening of original poetry and spoken work performances celebrating Joslyn’s special exhibition 30 Americans. Co-producing and emceeing the event is recognized spoken word artist and educator Felicia Webster.
PARTICIPATING POETS: Liza Arellano, Paula Bell, Na’Tuiya Davis, Harry Eure, Tyrone Harper, Olivia Johnson, Shaun L., Mr. Dame Poetry, Zedeka Poindexter, Jewel Rodgers, Allen Stevenson, Michelle Troxclair, and Withlove, Felicia
Felicia Webster has been called the “Mother of Spoken Word poetry in Omaha.” With the birthing of the first spoken word open mics in the 90s, she has created and co-created safe spaces that have given many poets, slam poets, def jam poets, wordsmiths, emcees, storytellers, local and national, platforms to share their souls. As an African American performance poet herself, she has graced mics in Omaha and across the country. Webster is not limited to the title poet as she also wears the hats of a business woman, mama, self-love coach, teaching artist, educator, radio and event host, and community activist. Her mission, as she so lovingly says, “is to offer healing through the power of the spoken word and connect others through the experience that the creative arts manifests.”
Event sound courtesy of Kethro, Recording Engineer, Producer, and DJ based out of Make Believe Studios in Omaha. Kethro has opened for acts such as Beck, Wyclef Jean, The Faint, Terrace Martin, Little Dragon, Derrick Adams, Dj Spinna, Peanut Butter Wolf, and many more. In 2012, Kethro launched the Record Label Make Believe Recordings with MBS founder Rick Carson focusing on developing a core group of musicians from Omaha to produce productions for Video Games, Film, Advertisements, and personal musical endeavors. Kethro went on to co-produce the soundtrack for a Top Rank documentary titled “Undisputed” focusing on the career of the Lightweight world boxing Champion, Terrence Crawford. In 2019, he is slated to debut his first solo album titled Evoleno.
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68102
(402) 342-3300
https://www.joslyn.org
